Synopses & Reviews
Two individuals from different countries but who share one ancestral bloodline race to thwart a terrorist plot in Jerusalemand#8212;the first heart-pounding book in a new epic trilogy that delves into the dark underbelly of the Holy City.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Bilal, a radicalized Palestinian youth, is promised paradise if he destroys the Western Wall. But his attempted terrorist attack fails and he finds himself in the hands of a young Jewish surgeon, Yael Cohen. After saving his life, Yael makes the startling discovery that her DNA and Bilaland#8217;s are nearly identical, sparking suspicion that their connection is greater than mere coincidence. Their search for answers soon puts them in the middle of a high-stakes international conspiracyand#8212;one that has its roots in the blood of thousands, and now threatens to spill the blood of thousands more.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Unknown to Bilal and Yael, theirs is the last chapter in a story that crosses millennia. Century after century, two ancient familiesand#8212;bloodline ancestors of Yael and Bilaland#8212;defied the power of corrupt kings and conquerors, fighting to forge an alliance and lasting peace. But through many years of secret dealings and war, kinships were shattered, dynasties fell apart, and evil gained a foothold. Now, in modern Israel, those same sinister forces are at work, stopping at nothing to take control of the Holy Land and silence anyone in their way. Through imprisonment, assassination attempts, and political machinations, Bilal and Yael must ultimately confront the truth of who they are. But is the common blood of two individuals enough to bring two enemy peoples together, and stave off the destruction that threatens them both?andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Crossing borders, centuries, and battlegrounds, andlt;Iandgt;Bloodline andlt;/Iandgt;is a thrilling, ultimately redemptive story taking place in the shadows of one of the oldest, most sacred cities in the world.
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"Takes us into contemporary Israel and back to its ancient past in this doubleand#8211;layered taleand#8230; Both plots are exciting, nicely paced and leave you wondering what lies ahead.and#8221;
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and#8220;Spanning the centuries, this is an intriguing and enjoyable thriller that goes down some unexpected paths.and#8221;
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"[A] thriller with loads of authenticity.and#8221;
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and#8220;An exciting,thought-provoking thrillerand#8221;
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"Well-researched andenjoyable to read."
About the Author
Alan Gold is an internationally published author of fifteen novels, including andlt;iandgt;Bell of the Desertandlt;/iandgt;. He is a regular contributor to andlt;iandgt;The Australianandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;The Spectatorandlt;/iandgt;, and other media as an opinion columnist and literary critic, as well as being a lecturer and mentor at the masters and doctoral degree level in creative writing at the University of Sydney, the Australian National University, and the University of Western Australia.Mike Jonesandlt;bandgt; andlt;/bandgt;is an international script editor and script developer for traditional and new media. The head of Story for Portal Entertainment UK, he is also a lecturer in screen studies at the Australian Film TV andamp; Radio School. He is the author of more than 200 essays, articles, and reviews, and the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Writersand#8217; Guild AWGIE Award for a movie script.